830 Taconic Turtleneck - Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Taconic

**Valley Yarns Taconic Turtleneck**: A Cozy Layering Essential for Every Knitter Designed by Julie Turjoman, the Valley Yarns Taconic Turtleneck is a must-have addition to your cool-weather wardrobe. This turtleneck sweater features a generous amount of positive ease, making it an excellent choice for layering during chilly days. With its delightful combination of seeded rib accents and smooth stockinette stitch, this cozy garment not only looks great but also works up quickly in worsted weight yarn. You'll enjoy working with **Valley Yarns Taconic**, a luxurious blend of 70% Merino Wool and 30% Cashmere, specifically chosen for soft and warm projects perfect for the fall and winter months. This blend provides both comfort and style, giving your finished project a touch of sophistication. ### Finished Measurements: The Taconic Turtleneck is designed to fit with 3-4" of positive ease, offering a comfortable fit across a range of sizes: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)” bust. ### Yarn Requirements: To create this stunning sweater, you will need 10 (12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20) balls of Valley Yarns Taconic yarn, which comes in 50g skeins with 125 yards each. The featured color in this pattern is #514575 Red Tweed, adding warmth and vibrance to your wardrobe. ### Recommended Needles: For the best results, use US 8 (5.00mm) circular needles in both 16” and 24” lengths, as well as double-pointed needles (DPNs). ### Gauge: Achieve the perfect fit with a gauge of 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, blocked. *This pattern received an update on 10/11/2018 to ensure clarity and accuracy.* For those working from the PDF version, the latest updates are readily available in your pattern library. For more information about errata, please visit [View errata here](https://www.yarn.com/pages/valley-yarns-patterns-errata). --- By optimizing this pattern description with relevant keywords and ensuring it flows naturally, we aim to increase search engine visibility and attract more knitting enthusiasts to explore the Valley Yarns Taconic Turtleneck. Happy knitting!